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    An Exploration of How Primary School Teachers in Malawi Plan and Implement Social Studies Lessons for the Preparation of Active Participatory Citizens in a Democratic Society 

    Mhango, Ndalapa Adrian C. (Virginia Tech, 2008-03-25)
    The purpose of public schooling in many democratic nation-states is the preparation of an active participatory citizenry. For this reason, educators advocate the use of participatory classroom practices for instilling in ...
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    Triggering transformation: College freshmen use children's literature to consider social justice perceptions 

    Updike, Lisa Stoneman (Virginia Tech, 2008-03-28)
    This 3-month long, participatory-action research study with 19 college freshmen exposed students to children's literature selections hoping to initiate dialogue on social justice. The following questions guided the study: ...
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    Exploring the Integration of Indigenous Science in the Primary School Science Curriculum in Malawi 

    Phiri, Absalom Dumsell Keins (Virginia Tech, 2008-03-27)
    Moving out of theoretical academic constructs, the indigenous movement has attracted the attention of the Malawian education system to explore the value for contextualizing science by way of indigenous technologies. This ...
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    Presentation of culture in English as a foreign language reading textbooks in Japan 

    Oguro, Yasue (Virginia Tech, 2008-03-12)
    In the midst of debate over the treatment of culture in foreign language education and the increased exposure to culture in the global economy, the knowledge of other cultures is more significant than ever. In order to ...
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    The Effectiveness of Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Programs: A Focused-Analysis of the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation Programs 

    Sheaves, Rita Atwell (Virginia Tech, 2008-09-02)
    The purpose of this research was to determine if one program funded by the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation produces a more effective result in increasing student knowledge about the harmful effects of tobacco use ...
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    The Design, Development and Evaluation of a Problem-based Learning Module: Implications for Teaching Digital Technology Skills to Middle School Students 

    Combs, Liesl Michele (Virginia Tech, 2008-03-21)
    With the call for a change in the way students are prepared to meet the demands of the 21st century, new teaching methods are under investigation. Problem-based learning is one such method believed to encourage the skills ...
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    An Examination of the Relationship between Spirituality and Religion and Selected Risk-Taking Behaviors in College Underclassmen 

    Campbell, Hugh David (Virginia Tech, 2008-01-21)
    Nearly one third of all Americans believe religion to be the most important part of their life. Nearly two thirds of Americans believe religion to be an important part of their life. The majority of Americans (94%) claim ...
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    Transformation within College Students Participating in a Cultural Awareness Program: Perceptions of Becoming Culturally Competent 

    Thompson, Jody Alycia (Virginia Tech, 2008-11-04)
    Cultural competence is defined as having the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to interact and assist people from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds (Sue, 2001). People who are culturally competent are aware of ...
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    Early Career Special Education Teachers in High-and Low-Poverty Districts: A Comparison of their Qualifications, Work Conditions, and Career Commitments 

    Fall, Anna-Maria (Virginia Tech, 2008-12-10)
    I used teacher data from the Study of Personnel Needs in Special Education (SPeNSE) to compare the characteristics, qualifications (e.g., credentials, preservice preparation, self-efficacy, and induction) and work conditions ...
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    Gaining Gold Medals and Gowns: Equilibrating the Dual Career of Student-Athletes with Online Education 

    Kreb, Sigrid Gunild (Virginia Tech, 2008-03-20)
    Student-athletes must constantly balance their athletic, academic, and social roles. Their dual career can easily be overwhelming. Missing classes because of intense travel can be disruptive to the flow of classes and ...
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    Teaching and Learning (13)Learning Sciences and Technologies (1)Subjectinstructional design (2)teacher education (2)active participatory citizens (1)activity theory (1)Adoption (1)... View MoreAdvisorBarksdale, Mary Alice (4)Doolittle, Peter E. (3)Redican, Kerry J. (3)Glasson, George E. (2)Graham, Richard Terry (2)... View MoreDate Issued
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